Jessica

kevin henkes

On the first day of kindergarten, can Ruthie find a new friend? Jessica has a friend only she can Jessica. "There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But of course there was. She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her. Her parents hoped Ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace Jessica. They were in for a (happy) surprise! "Ruthie's empowering is one that is one that every small child can understand and celebrate." ( The Horn Book starred review) "Totally satisfying." ( School Library Journal starred review)

Genres picture booksfriendshipchildrensschoolfictionfamilyback to schoolrealistic fictionkidsjuvenile

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,1989

This edition

Format: 24 pages, Paperback
Published: May 27, 1998 by Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780688158477
ASIN: 0688158471
Language: English

About the author

kevin henkes

Kevin Henkes is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. As an illustrator he won the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon (2004). Two of his books were Newbery Medal Honor Books, Olive's Ocean in 2004 and The Year of Billy Miller in 2014. His picture book Waiting was named both a 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and a Geisel Honor Book. It was only the second time any author has won that combination of awards.